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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.20, 12,757.26 and 5,265.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.20, 12,757.26 and 5,265.36 is: 7,266.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.20 : 12,757.26 = 5,265.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.20/12,757.26 = 5,265.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.20x = 12,757.26 × 5,265.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.20x = 67,171,566.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,171,566.51/9,244.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,266.35

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